Video: A quick look at the Sony a6300

Earlier today Sony introduced its new a6300 APS-C mirrorless camera, an update to the very popular a6000 model. DPReview's Richard Butler was at the event in person and had a chance to get some hands-on time with the new body. In this video he gives us a quick look at Sony's new crop-sensor flagship camera.

For more information about the Sony a6300, as well as full specifications, have a look at our news story.

OK, but have you seen lately an ad from your local car dealer, plumber, lawyer, investment broker?I use DPR to learn about the gear, newest technologies, trends etc. and if all that allows me to form more informed opinion about what the industry has to offer then I feel I benefited from visiting this site well beyond the occasional annoyance I may "suffer" due to the style, format or even the content. Buyer beware, I don't see any alternatives to this place as of now. Most of reasonably informative websites on the internet are scattered, the better ones are very specialized and limited in their scope, MOST of them also sell stuff and do so without ANY attempt to review what they sell. One wish with regard to DPR, set up a good lens review process, something that goes beyond simple interpretation of MTF curves; and NO, DXO in not a good solution for that in my opinion.Good luck DPR!

I think it's hyperbole, I didn't think there were any remaining strongholds left lol. Seriously though, blackout for high FPS isn't on everybody's list of must fixes. On the other hand, only offering one dial and no sealing, no touch screen, no IBIS, is a step backwards at this price, especially considering the added cost if you want to avoid the bad lenses. E mount has good glass but it aint cheap.

Dale Baskin wrote: A few weeks ago it was Nikon. Then it was Fujifilm. Now it's Sony. Kind of interesting how the 'endless articles' seem to coincide with product launches. Possibly a correlation? Me thinks yes.

I am intrigued how the staff does not hesitate to partake in the snark. In fact, they lead it, and set a cultural standard for the comments here.

I won't attempt to evaluate whether that is vice or virtue, because if I condemn snark I will be a hypocrite. But it's noticeably different from other corporate cultures (aside from those that go out of their way to brand themselves with snark).

Hang on though ; does all this launching and reviewing mean fewer gripping articles about the impossibility of picking the camera to buy when they are all so good ? I am ready to throw a tantrum right now !

I don't agree with your statement. Many people buy APS-C sized ILC's for the price. The price of APS-C sensor will always be significantly cheaper because you can get far more sensors per wafer than you can with full frame.

IBIS will add cost and size, but still significantly less than a comparable full frame offering, which only offer you 1 stop of high ISO benefit and 1 stop better of extra bokeh goodness.

That is why it would be nice to put all this new tech with highest AF points for tracking and image stabilization in a new version A77 III apsc body with good A mount lenses. Ideal form factor for all day shooting for serious shooters. (without the premium A7R body cost and high cost lenses of Sony FF). Will it come to be? Stores in my area prefer to promote A7 series and have very little A77ii stock at any time. Margins are likely better in A7 and Sony FF E glass.

@PhotoUniverseI think there are 2 that are solid.Pilotfly H1+. Supports 1.2kg. Battery life is pretty bad. 1-1.5 hours. But if you get the external battery attachment, it works pretty much all day. It's going to take some dedication to learn how to balance it. After you balance it for one lens/camera body, then you can just pick it up and use it as long as you don't change lenses.Came TV Single. Supports 1kg. Doesn't need balancing each time. Just balances on the fly. Battery life is exceptional. Maybe 8 hours no problem I've heard.I chose the Pilotfly H1+ over the Came TV Single because it is more compact to carry around and discreet during use.

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